She decided to massage his ego. I am sorry; it's not that I'm rejecting you.
You know I have always had too much respect for you and I still do but please understand that a girl needs her time.
Let me give it a thought, she pleaded.
He drew his face down rather arrogantly. What do you need to think about? He asked.
Then, he relented. Okay, give it all the thoughts you want but I will be back tomorrow morning. He left. She was amused at all he had said.